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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Malta has maintained its position at the top of the 2025 Global Citizenship Program Index for the 10th consecutive year, while Greece climbed to the top of the 2025 Global Residence Program Index for the first time, underscoring the dominance of European investment migration programmes.
By Ahmad Erwan Othman and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the chair of ASEAN 2025, needs to promote the establishment of cross-border economic zones among members to enhance economic potential among their neighbouring countries, similar to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) model.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- iHerb, one of the world's leading online retailers for health and wellness products, celebrated a groundbreaking 2024, with net sales surpassing US$2.4 billion, marking a historic peak for the company. (US$1=RM4.40)
HANOI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Vietnam last year jumped 4.4 per cent to US$18.14 billion (RM83.11 billion) from US$17.38 billion recorded in 2023, indicating improved trade activities between the two ASEAN member countries.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd’s (99 Holdings) net profit increased by 22.5 per cent to RM490.26 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) against RM400.22 million in FY2023, in tandem with the higher revenue and other operating income.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd’s (PCG) net profit fell to RM1.175 billion in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM1.696 billion in the preceding year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) will support Malaysia to achieve or surpass the 25.5 per cent digital economy contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025, said its chief executive officer (CEO) Anuar Fariz Fadzil.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- The strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.1 per cent in 2024 is a testament to the effectiveness of the MADANI Economy policies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Thailand and Malaysia are accelerating efforts to unlock the full potential of cross-border trade and investment, aiming to establish a thriving economic corridor along their shared border.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will continue its efforts to attract more investment, boost trade, and develop local industries following a strong 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) performance.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fourth-quarter 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.0 per cent, leading to a full-year expansion of 5.1 per cent, reflects a strategically resilient economy leveraging domestic strengths amid global uncertainties, according to AmBank Group.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses are encouraged to explore collaboration possibilities with their counterparts in Turkiye to create more synergy between the two nations, said Ambassador of Malaysia to Turkiye Sazali Mustafa Kamal.
